Hegseth Tells Senate Iran War Has Cost $37.5 Billion So Far
The figure surfaced as Hegseth defended the $87.6 billion supplemental the White House filed June 24 for continued operations.
- Hegseth testified the war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion to date.
- That tally supports the $87.6 billion supplemental request filed June 24, 2026.
- Senate Appropriations Committee questioned Hegseth on the request July 21.
Why it matters: A government naming the price only after months of fighting never asked permission before it spent.
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